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National Retail Federation announces Shop.org 2017
The National Retail Federation today announced that it has adopted Shop.org as the name of its annual e-commerce conference, which was previously known as Retail’s Digital Summit and held by NRF’s Shop.org digital division. Shop.org will deliver... more »
New exhibitors, major collections make debut at Market Square and Suites at Market Square
New exhibitors and designer collections add to the incredible array of products available at historic Market Square and the Suites at Market Square for the Spring High Point Market, April 22-26, 2017. “The Suites at Market... more »
LA Mart to host vibrant Spring Gift & Home Market
Offering an impressive variety of product vendors, the LA Mart’s Spring Gift & Home Market is set to be the one-stop shop for buyers from Sunday, April 2 through Tuesday, April 4. The annual spring market, open from 9... more »
World Kitchen serves up multiple innovations for its iconic brands in 2017
World Kitchen, the company behind well-known housewares brands such as Pyrex, REVERE, Chicago Cutlery, Corelle, CorningWare, Snapware and Baker's Secret, is previewing its newest product launches at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. The... more »
NSS Stationery Stories honors everyday people who make the industry great
“Stationery Stories,” a National Stationery Show (NSS) initiative celebrating the journey and experiences of people on all sides of the business, features personal narratives on how the stationery business has influenced and inspired them. More than 35... more »
DecisionWise recognizes International Market Centers as 2017 employee engagement Best Practice Award Winner
DecisionWise is proud to recognize IMC as a top-performing organization through its 2017 Employee Engagement Best Practice Awards. IMC is one of five organizations that received the award based on a review of over 8.3... more »
St. Patrick’s Day spending to reach $5.3 billion, highest in survey history
Americans will spend more than ever as they put on their favorite green outfits to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, the National Retail Federation said today. According to NRF’s annual survey conducted by Prosper... more »
Gift For Life, National Stationery Show team up for 6th AIDS Walk New York partnership
For the sixth consecutive year, Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, has partnered with the National Stationery Show to participate in AIDS Walk New York, a charity... more »
NCA 2017 Conference & Expo will draw candle industry leaders to St. Petersburg in May
“Lighting up Connections in the Sunshine State”, the National Candle Association’s (NCA) Annual Conference & Expo, takes place this year from May 9-11 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida. The annual conference, which... more »
“Four Corners of the World” folk artist showcase announced for March market
Dallas Market Center, in partnership with the International Folk Art Alliance, will premiere the International Folk Art Market “Four Corners of the World” showcase during the combined Apparel & Accessories Market and Total Home &... more »
Las Vegas Market hosts 4th annual Hospitality Link Event
For the fourth consecutive year, Las Vegas Market will help designers, specifiers and purchasing firms connect with hospitality industry suppliers during its forthcoming Hospitality Link. For 2017, the annual match-making and networking event, has been... more »
KitchenHappy announces rebrand
KitchenHappy, maker of Snapi the-single-handed-server, is adding new products and changing its company name to Tangico. “We’ve outgrown the kitchen but we’re still happy,” said Jennifer Garrison, director of operations. Garrison led a May 2016 move... more »
